Experts from the World Meteorological Organization are warning that as La Niña fades, an El Niño event could occur, potentially setting new global heat records. The strength and impacts of the potential El Niño event remain uncertain, but it is forecast to intensify and increase the likelihood of extreme weather. Some outlets are suggesting that the upcoming El Niño could be particularly severe, possibly even the strongest on record, although the severity and effects are still speculative.